HSC - 2025 English 2nd Paper Dinajpur Board Questions with Answer

02 Set

ENGLISH

Second Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2025]

Subject Code: 108

Time—3 hours

Full marks—100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar

Marks—60

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: Marks 0.5×10=5

Many people do not get enough nutrition (a)_______________ what they eat. Many children become blind because they do not get necessary nutrition. Diarrhoea is a common disease. This is because many do not drink clean water or they eat dirty food. So, they often suffer (b)_______________ diarrhoea. The condition (c)_______________ our villages is very serious. The best way to keep in good health is to follow the rules (d) _______________ cleanliness. A large number (e)_______________ people do not follow the rules (f)_______________ health. It is a great problem (g)_______________ our country. So, (h)_______________ order to keep in sound health, all the people must be strict (i)_______________ the rules (j)_______________ health.

(a) from

(b) from

(c) of

(d) of

(e) of

(f) of

(g) in/for

(h) in

(i) in/about

(j) of

2. Complete the sentences with the suitable words/phrases given in the box below: 0.5×10=5

had better     it   have to/ has to

what does ... look like  let alone would rather

there     as soon as     What’s...... like

was born      

(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom. _______________ seems that everything has got a new life.

(b) _______________ the weather _______________ today?

(c) Don’t disturb me. You _______________ leave me alone at this moment.

(d) The poor man _______________ starve than beg.

(e) _______________ exists no life on the Mars.

(f) Baby : Mom, _______________ an owl _______________?

(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He _______________ in 1971.

(h) Everybody _______________ pay the electricity bill in time.

(i) _______________ we reached the station, the train started.

(j) He did not even see a hill, _______________ a mountain.

(a) It

(b) What’s....like

(c) had better

(d) would rather

(e) There

(f) what does... look like

(g) was born

(h) has to

(i) As soon as

(j) let alone

3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: Marks 1×10=10

(a) It is swimming _______________. It makes us strong.

(b) Though early rising is difficult _______________. Everybody should rise early.

(c) A barking dog _______________. Do you know it?

(d) You are very tired. You would better _______________.

(e) The novel written by Milton is very interesting. I read it when _______________.

(f) Truthfulness is a great virtue because _______________.

(g) Corrupt persons are not only dishonest but also criminals. Now it is high time we _______________.

(h) A library is a place where _______________. So, every education institution should have a library.

(i) I worked hard though _______________.

(j) I closed the door of my room so that _______________.

(a) that is a great exercise

(b) it is beneficial for health

(c) seldom bites

(d) rest now/ rest for a while

(e) I was in school/ college

(f) it builds trust and respect among people

(g) took strict actions against corruption

(h) people can access books and knowledge freely

(i) I faced many challenges

(j) no one could disturb me

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

Jerry is an orphan. He (a) _______________ (come) to the orphanage at the age of four. He (b) _______________ (lose) his parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) _______________ (commit) to the care of the orphanage. He could hardly (d) _______________ (recollect) his parents’ memory. In spite of (e) _______________ (be) an orphan, he had developed a strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) _______________ (draw) him close to the writer. The writer (g) _______________ (impress) with him. She started (h) _______________ (show) affection for him. Jerry (i) _______________ (take) her as his mother. He fabricated a lie (j) _______________ (win) her heart. The orphan boy (k) _______________ (come) closer to her. She also (l) _______________ (love) him like her son. Once she (m) _______________ (leave) the place but she (n) _______________ (cherish) the memory of the boy till her old age.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

“Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, Sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the noble man. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes.” replied Sheikh Saadi. “I don’t understand what you mean to say.” said the noble man. “And I’m sorry.”

Answer:

The nobleman asked Sheikh Sadi respectfully why he was putting the food in his (S) pocket and why he(S) did not eat. Sheikh Sadi replied that he(S) was doing the right thing and added that his(S) dress deserved those rich dishes. The nobleman said that he(N) didn't understand what he(S) meant to say and added that he(N) was sorry.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5×10=5

It was a hot (a) _______________ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) _______________ (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c) _______________ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) _______________ (post modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) _______________ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) _______________ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. The crow thought (g) _______________ (use a phrase to post modify the verb) what to do. (h) _______________ (use a participle to pre-modify) she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i) _______________ (pre-modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled in the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) _______________ (post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched its thirst and flew away.

7. Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Happiness is a relative term. (a) _______________ it depends upon some factors. Contentment is the key to happiness. (b) _______________ contentment varies from person to person. (c) _______________, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka, (d) _______________, a wealthy person may be unsatisfied even after getting one million taka. It is said (e) _______________ contentment brings happiness. (f) _______________ we must learn to be contented with (g) _______________ we have. This learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (h) _______________, we must remember that our life is short and, in this short life, we cannot get everything what we want. If we want everything, we will not get happiness. (i) _______________ we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (j) _______________ it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness. (k) _______________, we should bear in mind that great men of the world didn’t long for much wealth (l) _______________ they remained happy with a little. (m) _______________, man can mould his own life worthy (n) _______________ he values the necessity of life morally.

8. Read the passage and then write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed: 0.5×14=7

The National Memorial is the symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is located at Savar, Dhaka. Its foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day in 1972. The entire complex covers an area of 126 acres. It will include a mosque, a library and a museum. The museum will preserve the relics of the Liberation War. There is a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. These seven towers represent the seven heroes who made supreme sacrifice in the Liberation War. The height of the towers stands for the high sacrifice of every martyr. There are several graves of the martyrs close to the tower. Standing before the graves we bow down our heads to show respect to them for their sacrifice.

(a) symbol (synonym); (b) foundation (synonym); (c) entire (antonym); (d) cover (antonym); (e) include (antonym); (f) preserve (antonym); (g) represent (synonym); (h) sacrifice (synonym); (i) height (synonym); (j) before (antonym); (k) graves (synonym); (l) bow (synonym); (m) respect (antonym); (n) sacrifice (synonym)

Answer:

(a) sign/emblem

(b) base/groundwork

(c) partial

(d) exclude

(e) exclude

(f) damage/ruin

(g) symbolize

(h) offering

(i) magnitude

(j) behind

(k) burials/tombs

(l) bend

(m) disrespect

(n) offering

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors and make capitalization if necessary: 0.5×14=7

Dhaka's infrastructure doesnt match the scale of its population Just 7 percent of the city is covered by roads compared with around 25 percent of paris and Viennaxihaka also suffers from the absence of a planned road network»there are 650 major intersections but only 60 traffic lights, many of which dont work that means the police force isnt enforcing driving or parking rules where theyre in the intersections directing traffic

Part B—Composition

Marks—40

10. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to arrange some extra classes on English for the weak students. 10

11. Write a paragraph on “Uses and Abuses of Internet” in about 200 words. 15

12. Write a paragraph showing the causes and effects of ‘Climate Change’ in about 200 words. 15

ENGLISH

Second Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2025]

Subject Code: 108

Time—3 hours

Full marks—100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar

Marks—60

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: Marks 0.5×10=5

Many people do not get enough nutrition (a)_______________ what they eat. Many children become blind because they do not get necessary nutrition. Diarrhoea is a common disease. This is because many do not drink clean water or they eat dirty food. So, they often suffer (b)_______________ diarrhoea. The condition (c)_______________ our villages is very serious. The best way to keep in good health is to follow the rules (d) _______________ cleanliness. A large number (e)_______________ people do not follow the rules (f)_______________ health. It is a great problem (g)_______________ our country. So, (h)_______________ order to keep in sound health, all the people must be strict (i)_______________ the rules (j)_______________ health.

Answer:

(a) from

(b) from

(c) of

(d) of

(e) of

(f) of

(g) in/for

(h) in

(i) in/about

(j) of

2. Complete the sentences with the suitable words/phrases given in the box below: 0.5×10=5

had better     it   have to/ has to

what does ... look like  let alone would rather

there     as soon as     What’s...... like

was born      

(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom. _______________ seems that everything has got a new life.

(b) _______________ the weather _______________ today?

(c) Don’t disturb me. You _______________ leave me alone at this moment.

(d) The poor man _______________ starve than beg.

(e) _______________ exists no life on the Mars.

(f) Baby : Mom, _______________ an owl _______________?

(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He _______________ in 1971.

(h) Everybody _______________ pay the electricity bill in time.

(i) _______________ we reached the station, the train started.

(j) He did not even see a hill, _______________ a mountain.

Answer:

(a) It

(b) What’s....like

(c) had better

(d) would rather

(e) There

(f) what does... look like

(g) was born

(h) has to

(i) As soon as

(j) let alone

3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: Marks 1×10=10

(a) It is swimming _______________. It makes us strong.

(b) Though early rising is difficult _______________. Everybody should rise early.

(c) A barking dog _______________. Do you know it?

(d) You are very tired. You would better _______________.

(e) The novel written by Milton is very interesting. I read it when _______________.

(f) Truthfulness is a great virtue because _______________.

(g) Corrupt persons are not only dishonest but also criminals. Now it is high time we _______________.

(h) A library is a place where _______________. So, every education institution should have a library.

(i) I worked hard though _______________.

(j) I closed the door of my room so that _______________.

Answer:

(a) that is a great exercise

(b) it is beneficial for health

(c) seldom bites

(d) rest now/ rest for a while

(e) I was in school/ college

(f) it builds trust and respect among people

(g) took strict actions against corruption

(h) people can access books and knowledge freely

(i) I faced many challenges

(j) no one could disturb me

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

Jerry is an orphan. He (a) _______________ (come) to the orphanage at the age of four. He (b) _______________ (lose) his parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) _______________ (commit) to the care of the orphanage. He could hardly (d) _______________ (recollect) his parents’ memory. In spite of (e) _______________ (be) an orphan, he had developed a strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) _______________ (draw) him close to the writer. The writer (g) _______________ (impress) with him. She started (h) _______________ (show) affection for him. Jerry (i) _______________ (take) her as his mother. He fabricated a lie (j) _______________ (win) her heart. The orphan boy (k) _______________ (come) closer to her. She also (l) _______________ (love) him like her son. Once she (m) _______________ (leave) the place but she (n) _______________ (cherish) the memory of the boy till her old age.

Answer:

(a) came

(b) lost

(c) was committed

(d) recollect

(e) being

(f) drew

(g) was impressed

(h) showing/to show

(i) took

(j) to win

(k) came

(l) loved

(m) left

(n) cherished

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

“Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, Sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the noble man. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes.” replied Sheikh Saadi. “I don’t understand what you mean to say.” said the noble man. “And I’m sorry.”

Answer:

The nobleman asked Sheikh Sadi respectfully why he was putting the food in his (S) pocket and why he(S) did not eat. Sheikh Sadi replied that he(S) was doing the right thing and added that his(S) dress deserved those rich dishes. The nobleman said that he(N) didn't understand what he(S) meant to say and added that he(N) was sorry.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5×10=5

It was a hot (a) _______________ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) _______________ (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c) _______________ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) _______________ (post modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) _______________ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) _______________ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. The crow thought (g) _______________ (use a phrase to post modify the verb) what to do. (h) _______________ (use a participle to pre-modify) she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i) _______________ (pre-modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled in the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) _______________ (post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched its thirst and flew away.

Answer:

(a) summer

(b) thirsty

(c) very

(d) down

(e) to drink water

(f) that

(g) for a while

(h) Looking (around)

(i) instantly/immediately/suddenly

(j) enough

7. Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Happiness is a relative term. (a) _______________ it depends upon some factors. Contentment is the key to happiness. (b) _______________ contentment varies from person to person. (c) _______________, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka, (d) _______________, a wealthy person may be unsatisfied even after getting one million taka. It is said (e) _______________ contentment brings happiness. (f) _______________ we must learn to be contented with (g) _______________ we have. This learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (h) _______________, we must remember that our life is short and, in this short life, we cannot get everything what we want. If we want everything, we will not get happiness. (i) _______________ we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (j) _______________ it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness. (k) _______________, we should bear in mind that great men of the world didn’t long for much wealth (l) _______________ they remained happy with a little. (m) _______________, man can mould his own life worthy (n) _______________ he values the necessity of life morally.

Answer:

(a) Because

(b) In fact/Additionally/Moreover/Also

(c) For example/ For instance

(d) Meanwhile/On the other hand/On the contrary

(e) that

(f) So/Therefore

(g) What

(h) Actually/In fact

(i) Rather

(j) Hence

(k) Moreover

(l) but

(m) Therefore

(n) if

8. Read the passage and then write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed: 0.5×14=7

The National Memorial is the symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is located at Savar, Dhaka. Its foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day in 1972. The entire complex covers an area of 126 acres. It will include a mosque, a library and a museum. The museum will preserve the relics of the Liberation War. There is a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. These seven towers represent the seven heroes who made supreme sacrifice in the Liberation War. The height of the towers stands for the high sacrifice of every martyr. There are several graves of the martyrs close to the tower. Standing before the graves we bow down our heads to show respect to them for their sacrifice.

(a) symbol (synonym); (b) foundation (synonym); (c) entire (antonym); (d) cover (antonym); (e) include (antonym); (f) preserve (antonym); (g) represent (synonym); (h) sacrifice (synonym); (i) height (synonym); (j) before (antonym); (k) graves (synonym); (l) bow (synonym); (m) respect (antonym); (n) sacrifice (synonym)

Answer:

(a) sign/emblem

(b) base/groundwork

(c) partial

(d) exclude

(e) exclude

(f) damage/ruin

(g) symbolize

(h) offering

(i) magnitude

(j) behind

(k) burials/tombs

(l) bend

(m) disrespect

(n) offering

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors and make capitalization if necessary: 0.5×14=7

Dhaka's infrastructure doesnt match the scale of its population Just 7 percent of the city is covered by roads compared with around 25 percent of paris and Viennaxihaka also suffers from the absence of a planned road network»there are 650 major intersections but only 60 traffic lights, many of which dont work that means the police force isnt enforcing driving or parking rules where theyre in the intersections directing traffic

Answer:

Dhaka's infrastructure doesn't match the scale of its population. Just 7 percent of the city is covered by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. Dhaka also suffers from the absence of a planned road network. There are 650 major intersections but only 60 traffic lights, many of which don’t work. That means, the police force isn’t enforcing driving or parking rules, where they're in the intersections, directing traffic.

Part B—Composition

Marks—40

10. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to arrange some extra classes on English for the weak students. 10

11. Write a paragraph on “Uses and Abuses of Internet” in about 200 words. 15

12. Write a paragraph showing the causes and effects of ‘Climate Change’ in about 200 words. 15